Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 412 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V701000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V116000 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V118000 UNDERHOOD FIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V027000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 152 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Visibility 30 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
Of the 412 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 125 a fire; across all 412 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix has multiple issues with engine and engine cooling, resulting in numerous complaints and recalls. The data highlights significant problems with engine oil leaks and steering components, among others. While not severely problematic across the board, the frequency of these issues indicates a below-average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine oil system | Unknown | $300–$900 | common |
| steering knuckle | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| headlights | Unknown | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush and refill
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil smell near engine
- Steering issues or noises
- Check engine light activation
- Headlight malfunction
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.